Music Education Workshop Program

The finale of our Music Recital, which culminates our workshop series.

Have you ever wanted to improve your performance on your instrument? Each school year, we hold a series of intimate and interactive workshops. We strive to assist develop the skill, technique, and musicianship of each student musician.

Each session is limited to approximately 8 participants. During each session, one of our music clinicians holds a master class. Each student will work one-on-one with the clinician in front of their fellow participants. Each participant will perform a piece of their choice. After the performance, the clinician will assist to identify and solve the student’s performance issues. The clinician will also welcome feedback from other participants. We believe that an evaluation of our weaknesses, with the help of specialists and peers, make us stronger individuals—in music and in worlds outside of music!

At the end of the school year in June, our adjudicated Music Recital culminates our workshop series. All students who participated in the school year’s workshop series will have an opportunity to perform and showcase what they learned. Students will be evaluated and will receive feedback on improving performance from a panel of jurors. The Music Recital is open to the public and provides students with an opportunity to perform in public.

We’re here for both vocalists and instrumentalists! Here are a few topics that we cover during our sessions.

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About FASO

Launched in 2008, the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) is the first and only Filipino orchestra outside of the Philippines. FASO’s body of musicians come from a variety of professions and musical backgrounds. It is our goal to cultivate Filipino artistry. And to develop love and pride not only in our music, but also in our Filipino identity.

Winner of the 2017 San Diego Fil-Am Humanitarian Foundation’s Historical Heritage Excellence Award, FASO exists for future generations of Filipino-Americans and the global Filipino community. With our Education & Outreach Program and concert series, we promote the rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Philippines. And we give Filipino artists wings to fly. The orchestra actively engages and collaborates with local artists from our home base, Southern California, and with artists around the world.

Robert Shroder, winner of 2016 Filipino American Press Club of California's Cultural Show Producer of the Year Award, has served as musical director and conductor since FASO’s inception. "The orchestra not only provides enriching orchestral Filipino music experience to the community, but it also serves as a vehicle for promoting and supporting so many talented Filipino-American musicians and artists," said Shroder.